The Super Converter By Gribble, Gribble77@hotmail.com Superman brings an alien device back to earth for study and soon regrets it. Dr. Hamilton: You should be able to see it now, Superman. Superman: Actually, I saw it from the ground. Dr. Hamilton: Oh yes, of course. What I meant was... Superman: Hang on a minute... Ok, I have it. Superman floats in space for a moment and examines the strange object in his hands. It is a cube which measures about one foot in every direction. There are symbols all over the surface of it which seem to confirm that it is of alien origin. Superman tries to see into it with his x-ray vision but fails to see through the alien metal. His mind begins to wonder how the strange cube came to be so close to the earth. He becomes lost in thought and almost doesn't hear Dr. Hamilton through his headset. Dr. Hamilton: Superman, are you still there? Superman: Hmm... oh yes, I am. I was just thinking. Dr. Hamilton: That's perfectly understandable. Tell me, is the object of alien origin? Superman: I believe so. There are markings all over it which I can't identify and my x-ray vision can not penetrate the material it's made from. Dr. Hamilton: Interesting... Do you think it's safe to bring to the lab? Superman: As far as I can tell it's just a block of metal, so yes I'd say it's safe. Dr. Hamilton: Excellent. Please bring it to Star Labs. I'm eager to study it. Superman: Of course, I'm on my way. Superman turns in the vacuum of space and flies back down to earth. He flies slowly at first so the object he's carrying doesn't melt when he enters the atmosphere. Then as soon as it's safe he flies faster and in minutes he is outside Star Labs main facility in Metropolis. He lands gently and after passing through security he heads for Dr. Hamilton's lab. Superman smiles when he enters the room and sees Lois Lane waiting with Dr. Hamilton. Then he smiles even more when he notices the excitement on Dr. Hamilton's face. The forty year old man looks like a kid on Christmas day as he practically runs up to examine the object. Dr. Hamilton: May I hold it? Superman smiles even more and hands the alien object to the excited scientist. Dr. Hamilton carries the cube over to a table and sets it down gently. As Dr. Hamilton begins examining the strange cube Superman walks over to Lois. Superman: Hello, Ms. Lane. Are you here covering this for the Daily Planet? Lois: Yes. As you know the Daily Planet has always been interested in keeping up with new discoveries. Speaking of which, what have we discovered Dr. Hamilton? Dr. Hamilton: I don't know. But I suspect these markings will be a big help in... Just then a telephone rings and Dr. Hamilton walks over and answers it. Dr. Hamilton: Star Labs, Dr. Hamilton speaking. Dr. Fujikara: Dr. Hamilton, this is Dr. Fujikara at Star Labs in Central City. We need your help with a treatment we've developed for the Parasite. Dr. Hamilton: Oh yes, I've read your report. You think you can remove his ability to drain energy. Dr. Fujikara: Yes, although... We seem to be having a little problem with the variance shift in the energy spectrum. I believe you are the top expert in the field of energy spectrum variances. Dr. Hamilton: Yes. But I... Dr. Fujikara: Could you please fly down today and assists us. We are eager to rid the world of the threat the Parasite represents. Dr. Hamilton: Well... um certainly. I'll... I'll be there by five o'clock. Dr. Fujikara: Oh thank you! Dr. Hamilton: Don't mention it, I'm glad to help. Good bye. Dr. Fujikara: Good bye. Dr. Hamilton hangs the phone up and walks back over to Superman and Lois. Dr. Hamilton: (sigh) Looks like I won't get to study this cube for awhile. I have to go to Central City and assist a colleague. Superman: I'm sorry to hear that. I know how much you were looking forward to it. Dr. Hamilton: Yes. Still it should be analyzed. Superman watches as the slightly depressed man walks over to an inter-comm and presses a button. Dr. Hamilton: Dr. Larten, please come to my lab. Dr. Hamilton walks back over to the strange alien object and runs his fingers over some of the symbols on it's surface. A moment later a small woman wearing a white lab coat comes into the room. The blond haired scientist stops in mid step when she sees Superman. Dr. Hamilton: Ah, Dr. Larten I don't believe you've met Superman. Superman this is Dr. Susan Larten, she's one of our best scientists. Superman: It's good to meet you. Superman holds his hand out and the woman stumbles forward to shake it. She holds onto his hand longer than necessary and just stares at the most powerful man on earth with a smile on her face. Finally, Superman clears his throat and she snaps out of her daze. Dr. Hamilton: And this is Lois Lane, a reporter for the Daily Planet. Dr. Larten doesn't bother to look at Lois she just continues to stare at Superman. After an uncomfortable moment has passed Lois reaches out and shakes Dr. Larten's hand. Lois: It's good to meet you. Dr. Larten: Huh? Oh um... yes it is. Uh... you wanted to see me Dr. Hamilton? Dr. Hamilton: Yes, Superman has brought this alien object back to earth for scientific study. Dr. Larten: Hmmm... alien object you say? Dr. Hamilton points at the cube on the table and sighs quietly. Dr. Hamilton: I have to leave for a day or two so I'm putting you in charge of analyzing it. Use whatever equipment you need and feel free to assign other personal to assist you. Dr. Larten: Of course Dr. Hamilton. I'll start on it right away. Dr. Hamilton stands and waits for Dr. Larten to get to work, but she just stands and stares at Superman. Dr. Hamilton: Perhaps we should leave Superman, and let Dr. Larten get to work. Superman looks at the woman staring at him and hides a smile. Then he looks at Lois and clears his throat. Superman: Yes, I think that would be an excellent idea. Dr. Larten watches as Superman, Dr. Hamilton and some woman who's name escapes her, leave the room and after a few moments she regains her ability to think. Dr. Larten: Great! I finally meet Superman and I stare at him like a love sick teenager. He must think I'm pathetic! And Dr. Hamilton probably thinks I'm an idiot. Guess I'll just have to change their minds by figuring this thing out. Dr. Larten turns the cube all the way around and then over a few times. Dr. Larten: Hmmm... there's no markings on this bottom side. The curious scientist sets the cube so that the side with no markings faces her. Then she runs her hand over the smooth surface. Suddenly a green light shoots out and surrounds her. The startled woman staggers back and bumps into a wall of computer equipment. Dr. Larten: AGGHHH! After crying out, the blond scientist feels faint and collapses to the floor. At the same time, the light fades and Superman flies into the room. Superman moves over to the woman and as she wakes up, he helps her to her feet. Superman: Are you all right? Dr. Larten: Yes, I'm just a little weak. For a minute there I thought... Suddenly Dr. Larten feels a tingle where Superman's hands are touching her. The tingle spreads through her body and is most intense near her breasts. The tingle quickly fades and Dr. Larten feels incredibly energetic. Superman doesn't seem to notice the change. Superman: What happened? Did the object hurt you? Dr. Larten: No I don't think so. A light came out of it and I felt weak for a moment, but I feel much better now. In fact I've never felt so good in my life. Just then Dr. Hamilton and Lois come running into the lab. Dr. Hamilton: We got (gasp) here as fast (pant) as we could. Dr. Larten: I'm alright. I was just startled. Suddenly a button flies off of Dr. Larten's lab coat, quickly followed by another. Then there is a loud ripping sound as a small but firm bicep tears itself free of her sleeve. And then the other bicep destroys the other sleeve. Small rips begin forming in her now tight pants and her shoelaces begin to snap. Before anyone can recover from these shocking events they stop. Everyone in the room looks at the now slightly larger woman with amazement. Dr. Larten: WOW! That felt incredible! Lois: What in the world?! How did... Dr. Hamilton: Fascinating! Superman: Well it seems the alien object has done something to Dr. Larten. Dr. Hamilton: Are you alright? Dr. Larten: Actually I think I'm better than alright. Everyone watches as Dr. Larten bends down and grabs a table leg with one hand, then without effort she stands and holds the large metal table over her head. After a moment she lowers it a little and begins to squeeze the table together. Dr. Larten: It's so easy, like putty in my hands! Dr. Hamilton: Amazing. It would seem the object has given Dr. Larten super human strength. Dr. Larten: Actually I don't think it was the cube... at least not directly. Lois: What, do you think it's some vitamins you've been taking?! Dr. Larten: No of course not. I felt a strange tingle when Superman helped me off the floor. I think I have Superman's powers. Dr. Larten slowly rises off the ground and floats before them. Then she seems to stare at the far wall and points at it. Dr. Larten: I can see through that wall. Superman: I don't feel any different. Dr. Larten floats over to Superman and hands him the mangled table with a smile. Dr. Larten: Try to crush this. Superman takes the twisted metal table and easily crushes it even more. Dr. Hamilton: It would seem she has only copied your powers. The beautiful blond scientist floats back to the ground and looks up at, the slightly taller, Superman. Dr. Larten: That's good. I wouldn't want to rid the world of it's greatest hero. This way, it's like there's two of him. Superman: Well don't rush out and save anyone just yet. It could be a temporary condition. Dr. Hamilton: Yes. With your permission Susan, we should make a thorough study. Make sure there are no ill side effects. Dr. Larten: Ok. But if it turns out to be a permanent thing. I... I want to be... a hero... just like you Superman. Superman: I'd welcome the help. Dr. Hamilton: I'll call and explain to Dr. Fujikara I won't be able to make it to Central City after all. Lois: Let me guess, I have to keep this a secret, right? (sigh) Being a reporter isn't as easy as it used to be! ONE WEEK LATER... Superman floats to the ground just outside of the Star Labs building in Metropolis. He walks over to the security station and smiles slightly when he is told to stop and wait for clearance. After passing the retinal scan he enters the impressive structure and begins walking to the next security station. (Superman): It's a good thing Clark Kent has other means of I.D. otherwise my secret identity would be blown. Just as he finishes that thought he spots a familiar face. Guard: Hi Superman, saved the world lately? Superman: No, except for the Parasite escaping, it's been a fairly quite week. Both men smile at their ritual joke. Guard: That's good to know. Are you here to see Dr. Hamilton? Superman: Yes. Guard: Ok, he's in lab 7. Superman: Thank you. Superman turns and makes his way toward lab 7 and although he is eager to check in on Dr. Larten's condition he walks at a normal pace. He greets people along the way and soon he is at the door of lab 7. He opens the door and stops for a moment. At first he thinks he's in the wrong place. The room is dark and strangely quite, not to mention unusually cold. But then he sees Dr. Hamilton and Dr. Larten standing by a large set of weights. He enters the room and quitely calls out to them but to his surprise his gentle shout ends up sounding like a whisper. The two scientists don't seem to notice him and as he walks toward them he watches Dr. Larten grasp a heavy looking barbell and begin curling it with ease. When Superman is within a few feet of them they finally notice him. Before Superman can say anything Dr. Hamilton takes a deep breath and begins to shout at the top of his lungs but to Superman it sounds as if he is whispering. Dr. Hamilton: One moment Superman. (Gasp)... Dr. Larten, if you would be so kind (Gasp)... as to enter... Dr. Larten holds up her hand and smiles. Dr. Hamilton silently sighs with relief and both men watch as Dr. Larten walks over to a door and enters an adjacent room. Shortly after she closes the door the room gets noticeably brighter and warmer. Superman suddenly notices sounds that were strangely absent just moments before. Dr. Hamilton coughs and clears his throat and begins speaking normally, Superman is relieved to find that he can now hear him as usual. Dr. Hamilton: Thank you for coming. I suppose explanations are in order. In the week since you were last here, we have discovered very little about the cube or it's effects on Dr. Larten. We do know that she seems to absorb all known forms of energy. She even absorbs a portion of the kinetic energy released when air molecules vibrate to transmit sound. Superman: That's a relief. I thought something was wrong with my ears. But why are we able to talk normally now that she is in the other room. Dr. Hamilton: Her ability to absorb energy has a range limit which is currently about twenty feet, though it is expanding. Superman: Is she dangerous? Dr. Hamilton: That's hard to say. Currently, as long as she doesn't touch people, she seems to have no ill effect on them. But if her absorbing ability continues to grow... Superman: You said she absorbs energy. What happens to the energy she absorbs? Dr. Hamilton: I believe a portion of it goes to increasing her powers she somehow copied from you, another portion seems to increase her ability to absorb and convert even more energy and still another portion seems to increase her intellect. Superman: So she has my powers but to a greater extent? Dr. Hamilton: No, at least not yet. She does have the same powers you have but she seems to have started with much lower levels of them. Of course as I said they are increasing. Superman: And her intelligence is increasing as well? Dr. Hamilton: Yes, I have the latest test somewhere. Superman follows Dr. Hamilton over to a table and watches him search through various papers. After a moment he stops and reads one. Dr. Hamilton: Ah... here it is, her current I.Q. is one hundred and eighty five, which is fifteen higher than three days ago and twenty five higher than when she began working here. Superman: That's amazing! Dr. Hamilton: Yes, it is. At the current rate of increase she'll be the most intelligent person on earth in a week, maybe even sooner. Superman: How is Dr. Larten taking all of this. Dr. Hamilton: Very well, actually. She doesn't seem to be afraid or even concerned. I'd say she is mostly excited and very eager to use her powers for good. Unfortunately in her current condition she may not get the chance to... Suddenly the door to the room Dr. Larten went into flies of its hinges and crashes into the wall opposite it. Before the two men can react Dr. Larten meekly steps into the room. Dr. Larten: Oops... Sorry I was so excited I forgot the door opened the other way. Dr. Hamilton: What are you excited about? Dr. Larten: My power! I can control my absorbing power! Look, the room isn't dark and you can speak normally! Not only that but... Superman and Dr. Hamilton both watch as the beautiful Dr. Larten raises her hand towards the lights in the ceiling. A second later the nearest light begins to dim a little. After a few moments she lowers her hand and the light brightens again. Dr. Larten: I have complete control over my absorbing power now! Dr. Hamilton: Interesting, how did this happen? Dr. Larten looks at Superman and smiles, then she begins to explain. Dr. Larten: I was in the other room thinking about how great it would be to start helping Superman save people. But then I realized that I couldn't because I had no control over my power. After that I... I willed myself to have control and suddenly the room got brighter and warmer and I knew I had done it some how. Dr. Hamilton: Fascinating, perhaps your enhanced mind has... Dr. Larten: I'm so excited! Now I can be with... that is, help Superman save lives. Superman smiles slightly at the obvious excitement of the beautiful scientist. Dr. Hamilton: We should run some tests, we don't know... Dr. Larten: MORE TESTS!? I don't think I can take anymore tests! I've been stuck in this building for a week now! Just because I don't have any family doesn't mean... Dr. Hamilton: Calm down Dr. Larten. I'm only being prudent... Superman: I agree with the professor. Superman sees Dr. Larten's excitement turn to disappointment and he feels bad. Superman: Still it might be a good idea to teach her to use her powers. Unless you have an excess supply of doors. Everyone looks at the door Dr. Larten accidently tore off in her excitement. Dr. Hamilton: Well, yes I see your point. Very well then. Suddenly Dr. Larten puts her arms around Superman and lifts him off the ground in a mighty hug. Dr. Larten: Thank you Superman, I... At that exact moment Lois Lane enters the room. Lois: I hope I'm NOT interrupting something. Superman: Oh... um... Lois... er... Mrs. Kent... Lois: Actually, it's Ms. Lane. Even though I was recently married to Clark Kent, I still go by Ms. Lane. Superman untangles himself from Dr. Larten. Superman: Oh yes... of course... I... you remember Dr. Larten? Lois glares at the woman before her for a moment and Dr. Larten glares back. Lois: Yes, how could I forget. I see you got a new lab coat. Dr. Larten: Yes, and I see that you still have the same shirt you had at least four years ago. Lois looks down at the shirt she is wearing with confusion. Lois: How do you know... Dr. Larten: You wore that exact shirt at a speech I gave on particle physics four years, two months and twelve days ago. You sat in the fourth row, second seat from the left. You yawned approximately... Dr. Hamilton: Um... Dr. Larten now has a better than photographic memory. Lois: I see... Dr. Larten: I doubt you do, at least not fully. At any rate, if you'll excuse me I have something I want to check on. Lois watches as Dr. Larten leaves and then turns back to the two men. Every one in the room stands in uncomfortable silence for a moment. Superman: So Ms. Lane, what brings you here? Lois: It's funny you should ask. I'm looking for my husband. I wanted to remind him of our dinner plans tonight. Dr. Hamilton: I'm sorry Ms. Lane but we haven't seen him. Lois: Well if you do, please pass along the message. Superman: Of course, although I'm sure Mr. Kent wouldn't forget. Lois: Maybe, but he is a very busy person. Almost as busy as you Superman. Superman: Well if there's one person who could come close to keeping up with me it's Mr. Kent. Lois: So... Dr. Hamilton what have you found out about the cube? Dr. Hamilton: Not much, I'm afraid. We have primarily been concentrating on Dr. Larten's condition. In fact, we put the cube in the same vault we keep kryptonite, the day after the incident so as to not expose anyone else to possible danger. Superman: Do you think... that's... When Superman doesn't finish his sentence both Lois and Dr. Hamilton look in the direction of Superman's somewhat shocked stare. When they do their faces quickly resemble Superman's. Walking towards them is Dr. Larten, she has changed clothes and is now wearing a skin tight white spandex outfit complete with gold boots and cape. The outfit looks almost painted on and shows every incredibly defined muscle of the beautiful blond's body. Even more noticeable are her extremely firm and surprisingly large breasts which don't just defy gravity, but seemingly beat it into submission. Superman now notices she is much larger than she was a week ago. Dr. Larten continues walking towards them, apparently unaware of the stares she is receiving, until she is just a few feet from the others. Dr. Larten: Well, how do I look? The super scientist floats up off the ground and twirls slowly in mid-air before landing gracefully. She is greeted with more shocked silence. Dr. Larten: I'll take your silence as a good thing. Finally Lois manages to speak. Lois: Um, yeah... you look... ok. Dr. Larten: Thank you Mrs. Lane. What about you two? What's your opinion. Dr. Hamilton: I'm afraid my... uh... sense of fashion is um.. did that indicator light just go off?! Suddenly Dr. Hamilton begins walking across the room to a control panel. No one asks why he has difficulty walking normally. Superman: Well I think I should be going, I... Before he can finish his sentence Superman hears a siren in the distance. After a moment Dr. Larten hears it too. Lois recognizes the look of concentration on her husbands face. Lois: What is it? Dr. Larten: A fire! There's a fire a few blocks from here. Let's go Superman! Superman: You stay here Dr. Larten, I can handle... Dr. Larten: No I'm going with you and please call me Susan. Superman: I don't think... Susan: There's no time to waste. Susan quickly grabs Superman by the hand and flies off through the roof with him in tow. Falling debris just misses Lois and she mumbles something to herself. Having apparently taken care of the indicator light Dr. Hamilton walks back over to her and looks at the hole in the roof then at the door on the floor. Dr. Hamilton: (sigh)... I suppose I should start working on a new budget request. LESS THAN A SECOND LATER... Susan: There it is! Susan points at a building with smoke and flames coming out of it. Superman: Dr... Susan, I would appreciate it if you would let go of my hand. Susan: Oh I'm sorry, I forgot. I didn't hurt you did I? Superman: No but that's not important right now, we... I have to... Susan: I'm helping you, and that's final. Superman looks at the determination on her face and decides there's no changing her mind. Superman: Alright... We seem to have gotten here before the fire trucks so... Susan turns and looks at the building and then with a bit of concentration she looks through it. Susan: I see two people on the fourth floor and three on the second floor. I'll get the two on the fourth. You get the others. Before Superman can say anything Susan flies into a window with flames coming out of it and disappears from normal sight. Superman hesitates for a second but then quickly flies through a lower window just as Susan come back out carrying two men. She gently floats to the ground and sets the two men down on the sidewalk. She looks up and sees Superman fly out just as an explosion blows out a section of a wall. Superman sets a man and woman down on the sidewalk and a little girl hanging around his neck jumps down to be with her parents. Superman: That was fast thinking but... Susan: We need to put this fire out. Just then a fire truck comes to a screeching halt nearby and firemen begin racing about. Superman: The building is evacuated, the fire department can handle it now. Susan: I don't think so. The two neighboring buildings are in danger of catching on fire and that fire truck can't handle that large of a job. Superman looks at the blaze and then at the single fire truck. Superman: Maybe I can blow the fire out. Susan: Too dangerous, you could blow the building down. Superman: I doubt it, I've blown out fires before. Susan: Let me try something. Superman watches as Susan closes her eyes for a moment. Suddenly a green glow surrounds her for a split second but then fades. Susan: I need more energy... Before Superman can ask what she means, Susan flies into the flames and just hovers in them. Slowly the flames in a twenty feet radius around her begin to die out. Superman notices that as the flames shrink Susan begins to grow. Her costume gets even tighter and her boots begin to creak as her body fills with the energy of the flames. Just when Superman thinks her costume is about to rip, the flames around her die down completely and she flies back over to him. Superman: Why did you stop, you were putting out the fire? Susan: It would take too long that way. Once again Susan closes her eyes and a green glow surrounds her. After a few seconds the glow fades and she opens her eyes and stares at the white clouds floating over head. Before Superman can ask about the green glow, the clouds begin to darken and roll into themselves. A moment later it begins to rain, softly at first and then increasingly harder, until finally the rain makes it difficult to see more than five feet in any direction. Superman watches in amazement as Susan continues to stare at the dark rain clouds. Finally after the fire is out Susan blinks and the rain begins to soften and in moments the sudden rain has stopped and the sky begins to clear. Superman: How... Susan: How did I do that... Well, I don't fully understand it myself. I just had a feeling that I could draw in energy and will myself to have the power to make it rain. Superman: That's interesting, maybe you can do other things as well. Susan: I wouldn't be surprised. Oh by the way I'm sorry for being so abrupt with you a few moments ago. I just knew what needed to be done and I guess I took over. Superman: That's fine. I can understand that. Do you still want me to teach how to use the powers you copied from me? Susan: Yes, I think I'd like that Superman. I'd like it a lot. The two super heroes fly off into the sky with their capes flapping in the breeze as firemen look up and think how lucky Superman must be to hang out with a sexy super woman. LATER THAT NIGHT... Superman flies down to the roof of his and Lois's apartment. He picks up some clothes from a secret hiding place and puts them on at super speed. When he's done he adjusts his glasses and makes his way into the building through a door on the rooftop. He doesn't meet anyone on his way to his apartment and soon he reaches his door and enters it. As soon as he's inside, trouble begins. Lois: Where were you!!!?? I've been waiting for hours! Clark: Dinner! I... I must have forgot! I'm so sorry. Lois: If you haven't been saving the world, you're going to be even sorrier! Clark: Well, I was showing Susan how to use her powers and I must have lost track... Lois: So you decided you wanted to hang out with her instead of your wife! Clark: Lois, you know that's not true. Be reasonable, I... Lois: So now I'm being unreasonable!?!? How's this for reasonable, you sleep on the couch and tomorrow I'll consider speaking with you again! Before Clark can say anything Lois storms off into their bedroom and slams the door shut. He considers going in, but decides against it. After a few moments he eyes the couch and begins getting ready for bed. THE NEXT MORNING... ?????: Clark wake up. Hello... earth to Superman, time to get up. Clark rolls over and smiles before he even opens his eyes. Clark: Good morning Lois, I'm glad... Clark stops in mid sentence when he opens his eyes and sees Susan Larten in full costume standing beside his makeshift bed. He quickly reaches for his glasses and puts them on. Clark: Um... who are you? How did you... Susan: You can drop the act Superman. I know who you are. Clark: Super... I'm afraid you have me confused... Susan: Look, shortly after my I.Q. began increasing I realized that Superman and Clark Kent were the same person. I mean, come on, a pair of glasses and a slightly different hair style. I can hardly believe that I was as clueless as the rest of the world. Clark: I don't know what you're talking... Susan: I also followed you home last night. Clark: Oh... I hope I can count on you to keep my secret. Susan: Of course. Susan watches as Clark gets up and stretches. She fights the urge to touch him. Clark: Ok, now that we've cleared that up. What are you doing in my apartment? Susan: Um... I wanted to get an early start. There are lots of lives to save and I figured you could use my help again. Clark walks over and looks out the window. Clark: Well, that's very nice of you to offer, but I have to go to work first. Susan: Why? Clark: I have bills to pay just like anyone else, not to mention... Susan: Well couldn't you miss work today, just this once. Clark: I don't know, I... Susan walks up to Clark and takes his hand and begins leading him toward the front door. Clark: Wait I'm not even fully dressed yet. Susan: Ok, hurry up then. Clark smiles at her eagerness and then changes into his Superman costume at super speed. He begins to leave with Susan but then stops and writes something on a piece of paper. When he's done the two super heroes quickly leave and as soon as the front door closes Lois comes out of the bedroom and reads the note Superman left behind. Lois: Lois, something came up and I had to leave early. I'm very sorry for last night and I promise to make it up to you. I'll see you at work. Love, Clark. Lois crumbles the paper and throws it on the ground, then she sits down and begins to think. A FEW DAYS LATER... Susan: Don't worry Superman I got this one. The beautiful blond super woman flies at super speed and lands in front of two men with guns. They began shooting at her and when they notice that the bullets have no effect, they throw their guns at her. Susan catches the guns and crushes them into a single mass of twisted metal with obvious ease. Then before the two bank robbers can react she gently knocks their heads together, causing them to fall to the ground unconscious. Superman flies down to the ground and stands beside the impressive woman. Superman: Good work, but you might want to be more gentle with them. Susan: They're just low-life scum, a few bruises might do them some good. Superman: That's not for us to decide. Susan: Who says? Superman: What?! Susan: Who says we can't decide? I've been thinking. We only stop criminals after they've committed a crime. Why not stop them before that? Superman: For one thing we don't know what they're going to do. And even if we did... Susan: But we do know... Take this man for example. Superman watches as Susan lifts one of the unconscious men off the ground with ease. Susan: I've memorized all of the Metropolis police files and this man has been robbing banks for over twelve years. You yourself have stopped him three times. There's a strong chance that he'll continue to rob banks until the day he dies. It's a waste of effort to keep putting him in jail. He invariably escapes or gets early parole and begins his old habits. Susan drops the man and picks up his partner in crime. Susan: And this man... he's been convicted of multiple murders. And yet seconds ago he was free to kill again. Superman watches as Susan drops the man and wipes her hands. Superman: What are you saying? Susan: I'm not saying... Suddenly both super heroes hear a siren in the distance and they immediately forget about their conversation. Without another word Superman grabs the two unconscious men and flies them to the nearest police station. Meanwhile Susan flies toward the siren. By the time Superman makes his way to the crime scene, Susan has it under control. THE NEXT MORNING... Clark rolls over and shuts off the alarm clock, then he rolls over and discovers that he is alone in bed. He climbs out and makes his way to the living room, where he sees Lois sitting on the couch. She is partially covered with a blanket but Clark sees that she is wearing her favorite baggy sweat shirt and matching sweat pants. Clark: Hey, Lois... is everything ok? Lois covers up all the way with the blanket and smiles at him. Lois: Yeah (cough) I'm just not (cough) feeling well. I'm not going into (cough) work today. Clark bends down to kiss her but she leans away from him. Lois: Uh... don't kiss me Clark. I'm (cough) (cough) sick. Clark: Ok, but you know I won't catch it or anything. Lois: I know (cough). I just don't want to be kissed right (cough) now. Clark: You're coughing a lot, do you want me to stay home today? Lois: No I'm fine. Now get ready for work or you'll be late. Clark: Ok, but if you need any... Just then the phone rings and Clark walks over and answers it. Clark: Hello, Clark Kent Speaking. Dr. Hamilton: Oh good, I've caught you before you left for work. Clark: Hello Dr. Hamilton, what can I do for you? Dr. Hamilton: I need you to contact Superman. Tell him to meet me at Star labs right away. Clark: Of course, may I ask what it's about. Dr. Hamilton: It seems someone broke into our main vault last night, the one we store kryptonite in. Clark: That's pretty serious. I'll tell Superman immediately. Good bye. Dr. Hamilton: Good bye. Lois watches as Clark hangs up the phone and begins changing into his Superman costume. Superman: That was Star labs. I need to get down there right away. Lois: Is everything ok? Superman: It's nothing to worry about, you just rest for now. Superman turns and begins to leave. Lois: Uh, Clark... wait... could you kiss me good bye? Superman: Of course. Superman walks over and kisses his wife and almost forgets about having to leave, but then Lois draws away and coughs a couple of time. Lois: You better (cough) go. Superman: Ok, but I'll check in on you after lunch. Bye Lois: Bye. Lois watches as her husband leaves and when he closes the door she quickly gets up and stretches. Then she walks into her bedroom and looks in a mirror. Lois: That was some kiss. I feel better already. She smiles as she flexes her right arm and the loose sleeve of the sweat shirt becomes tighter. Then she picks up a recent copy of The Daily Planet. On the front page is a picture of Superman and Susan, with the caption "Superman's Girlfriend?" Lois: And soon I'll feel even better! Lois smiles again and after crumbling the paper she tosses it into the living room. It lands on the couch and comes to rest near a cube shape bulge in the blanket Lois was using to cover herself. A LITTLE LATER... Dr. Hamilton: Thank you for coming Superman. Superman: Don't mention it. Superman walks up to the open vault and meekly looks inside. Dr. Hamilton: It's ok, the Kryptonite is still in it's lead container. Superman: So the thief wasn't interested in the Kryptonite? Dr. Hamilton: No, but they were interested in that strange cube you brought back to earth not long ago. It's missing. Superman: That could be just as bad. Dr. Hamilton: Yes, if it activates again... Superman: How did the thief get into the vault? Dr. Hamilton: We're not sure. There's no sign of forced entry, but as you requested the only people with the access code besides you and I are Lois Lane, Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne. Superman: I think we can rule them out. Maybe... Suddenly a man in a white lab coat comes running into the room. Scientist: Thank goodness you're here Superman. The Parasite has taken over the Metropolis nuclear facility on the outskirts of town. Superman: I'm beginning to think I should have stayed in bed this morning. I better get over there and stop him. Let me know when you find out more about the robbery. Dr. Hamilton: Of course. Good luck. Superman flies out of the building and heads for the nuclear power plant as fast as he can. When he arrives he uses his x-ray vision to search the area for the Parasite. He is about to think it to be a false alarm when he sees the purple man come out of the reactor chamber. Superman quickly flies down and into the power plant to confront one of his greatest foes. Parasite: It's about time. This reactor is fine for strength but I want to be able to fly again. So why don't you give me a handshake and I'll take your powers. Before Superman can react the Parasite lunges forward with surprising speed and grabs hold of the man of steel. Immediately Superman feels himself getting weaker, but he manages to break free and float out of reach. The Parasite tries to fly up to him but didn't make contact long enough to have that power yet. Superman: Listen we don't have to fight. If you'd... Before Superman can finish the Parasite rips off a large piece of metal from a nearby wall and throws it at him. In his somewhat weakened condition, Superman is unable to dodge it and the impact knocks him into the high ceiling and then to the ground. Before he can recover the Parasite grabs him and starts to drain his powers. After a few moments of futile struggling Superman is almost completely drained and the Parasite drops him to the ground. Parasite: Thanks Superman. With your powers and the power I drained from the reactor, I'm unstoppable! Just then a woman in a white and gold outfit comes crashing through the roof. Susan: Don't count on it fool! Superman: Be careful (wheeze) he has my powers and (cough) more. Parasite: Well if it isn't Susan. Thanks to good old Clark's memories I know all about you. Come here and give me a kiss. Susan smiles and calmly walks over to the large purple man. Susan: That wouldn't be a good idea. Parasite: Well maybe not for you, but... Susan remains perfectly still as the Parasite grabs her and suddenly begins to shake uncontrollably. He quickly tries to let go but Susan grabs his hand and holds him. Susan: What's the matter? Am I too much for you to handle? Suddenly the Parasite begins to smoke and his purple skin begins to bulge. A moment later his skin becomes like a liquid and he starts to boil. Parasite: AGGHGHGHGHGAGHAHHGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Susan: Not so tough now, are you? Superman watches in horror as Susan continues to hurt the Parasite. Superman: Susan! Please, stop it! You'll kill him! Susan: You want me to stop so he can be locked up? First tell me how many times you've locked him away, only to have him escape and cause more trouble. Superman: I... I'm not sure... Susan let's go of the Parasite and he falls to the ground silent and unmoving. For some reason she looks angry. Superman feels his powers slowly returning. Susan: There are over fourteen recorded accounts of the two of you fighting. That's fourteen times you could have been saving a crashing plane or a bus or something. Superman: I... Susan: It's such a waste of time to try and rehabilitate him. He's demonstrated repeatedly that he's beyond reform. And yet you keep trying... Surely you can see that the most efficient solution would be to kill him. That goes for all the so called super villains. Kill them and their disruption to society ends. Not only that but their deaths could discourage others from breaking the law. Superman: You may be right, but killing people is exactly what we're fighting against. We can't... Susan: You're wrong, but your inferior mind can't see it. So let me try to explain it in a way you can understand... MEANWHILE... Lois flips the light switch and smiles when the light in the ceiling comes on and immediately dims. She looks into her bedroom mirror and sees that the spare Superman outfit she's wearing is a little big for her. She decides she doesn't like the cape and takes it off then she walks underneath the faintly glowing bulb and raises a hand towards it. A moment later she rises off the ground and grips the light bulb, she then squeezes it gently and it shatters. She ignores the falling glass and with a smile she sticks one of her fingers in her mouth. A moment later she pulls out her moist finger and with a look of excitement she sticks her finger in the light socket. Every electrical outlet in the apartment shoots out sparks and the television explodes. Lois doesn't even notice, she's watching with growing excitement as her borrowed Superman outfit begins to fill out. It happens slowly at first, but as her body absorbs more and more electricity the process speeds itself. In seconds the costume looks painted on as her super muscles grow larger and larger. She flexes her free arm and almost has an orgasm when her bicep rips open the sleeve. A moment later the other sleeve rips open this time without the aid of a flex. Lois: OH GOD YES! MORE!! MORE!!!!!! As her super powerful leg muscles shred the pants legs of the costume Lois does have an orgasm and falls to the floor writhing in ecstasy. But even though she is no longer in contact with the light socket, her growth continues. Ice begins forming on the floor underneath the twisting super woman and quickly spreads as she drains the heat energy out of the room. Suddenly electricity shoots out of every electrical outlet in the apartment and continues to feed her growth. As the room grows darker Lois is vaguely aware that her breasts are also growing larger and larger. She raises her arms and begins to rub her huge tits just as they tear through her costume. As her body continues to become more and more powerful, entire sections of the city begin to lose power. BACK AT THE NUCLEAR FACILITY... Superman: I'll agree that what you say is logical, but you aren't factoring in either morality or... Just then a huge lead door comes down blocking the entrance to the nearby reactor and an alarm sounds. A moment later a voice comes over a loud speaker. Voice: Reactor overload. Evacuate immediately. Reactor overload. Evacuate... Superman: The Parasite must have destabilized the reactor, it's going to go critical. I have to get in and stop it somehow. Superman begins walking toward the huge lead door and tries to rip it off but finds that he is too weak. Superman: I can't get inside, I haven't fully recovered from the Parasite's attack. Susan: Even if you had, you can't just rip that door off. It's there to hold in the radiation. Superman: There has to be a way... Susan: I can do it. But first I need a power boost. Superman watches as Susan looks at the unconscious Parasite and smiles. Suddenly large bolts of energy jump from the Parasite and into Susan. As the energy fills her already powerful body she begins to grow. Her boots begin to tear down the sides as her calves become bigger and her massive biceps rip open her sleeves. After a few seconds the energy transfer stops and Susan is three inches taller than before and more muscular than Superman. Suddenly the, now small, body of the Parasite begins to melt into a pile of ooze. Susan: Ahhh, that's better. An inefficient process but the results are adequate. Superman: You killed him! Susan: Yes, his death was an added benefit to the energy transfer. Superman: ADDED BENEFIT?!?! A man is dead... Susan: Yes and others will die too unless I stop this reactor from blowing. Superman stands in shocked disbelief as Susan closes her eyes and a moment later she is surrounded by a green glow. After a few seconds Susan opens her eyes and the glow disappears. Susan: Wait here, I'll be right back. Before Superman can say anything Susan walks up to the huge lead reactor door and steps through it like a ghost. As soon as Susan steps into the reactor chamber she is bathed in radiation followed quickly by orgasmic bliss. She quickly begins absorbing the high energy radiation and feels herself getting bigger, stronger and smarter. With a look of absolute joy, she flies over to the overheating plutonium rods and grasps the two nearest her. Instantly her body grows and bursts out of her tight costume. A moment later she tosses the depleted rods and begins grabbing rods as fast as she can. In less than a second she has all the rods and she screams with orgasmic pleasure. Susan: OOOOOHHHHHHHH! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSS! As the last of the tattered remains of her costume fall to the ground Susan begins to grow rapidly. Her already large bicep nearly doubles in size and her massive leg muscles become so large they nearly force her legs away from each other. Her mind undergoes similar growth as her amazing I.Q. doubles and then triples and then even quadruples. Suddenly the secrets of the universe are just beyond her grasp. And just as she is filled with a sense of absolute superiority the rods are depleted. She stands trembling with the knowledge that she has transcended humanity and is now practically a goddess. The being once known as the mortal Susan flexes a bicep that is now more than three times larger than it was when she entered the reactor. She smiles and seemingly unaware of her surroundings she stands in the coolant water and begins to think about the best way to solve the problems of humanity. A FEW SECONDS EARLIER... Lois is in the midst of her fifth orgasm when suddenly the influx of power stops. Suddenly cut off from the city's power, she opens her eyes and yells. Lois: NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! After the earth stops shaking she floats to her feet and looks around, seemingly unaware that a large portion of her large body is barely covered with a torn Superman costume. The entire apartment looks like the inside of a very dark freezer. Even with her super eyesight Lois can't see very much as her body continues to absorb the light coming into the room. Suddenly Lois is aware of a pounding headache. Lois: My head... too many thoughts... everything... so obvious can't... be right... Lois stands trying to focus on a single thought out of the hundreds her super mind is having. She picks one at random and concentrates on it. Lois: Must control... absorbing power... As soon as she focuses her incredible mind a green glow flashes around her and the room begins to grow warmer and brighter. Now cut off from even the slight flow of power she was getting from her environment Lois stands confused. Lois: No... wanted... more power... not less... nothing makes sense... so confused. Just then her super mind focuses on a thought and stays focused on it. Lois: Susan! I'll kill that bitch! No one fucks with Lois Lane! Lois laughs and flexes her entire body causing even more rips and tears to form in her costume. Lois: I'll pound that puny whore into the ground! And if that two-timing bastard Clark gets in my way, I'll tear him in half! With her mind focused on a clear objective Lois flies through a nearby wall so fast that her neighbors are instantly killed in the resulting shock wave. A MOMENT LATER... Superman hears the alarm shut off and watches as the entire building loses power. He feels his full power return and looks at the, still bubbling, purple blob on the floor. He sighs and begins to think. (Superman): The Parasite may have been evil, but he didn't deserve to die... especially not like this. If I can't convince Susan that she's wrong I'll be forced to stop her. I just hope... Before he can complete his thought, Superman hears someone calling for Clark. Superman: That's strange... sounds like Lois. But it can't be, the sound is coming from right outside this building and originates from high in the air. Curious, Superman flies through the hole Susan made in the ceiling and looks around. Superman: Must have been my image... UMMPHH! Before Superman even realizes it he is lying on the ground in a small crater. His entire body hurts and just as he is about to try to get up something in the air above the crater catches his eye. Superman: Lois?!?!?!??!! Superman can't believe his eyes, as a half naked super muscular woman with his wife's face floats down and lifts him out of the crater and off his feet. As he is being lifted, Superman manages to tear his eyes away from the largest breasts he has ever seen and notices that the woman is wearing a very torn Superman costume. Superman: Lois is that... Before he can finish the woman gently backhands him in the mouth. He spits a few teeth out and just stares at the woman in shock. Lois: Shut up! I'll ask the questions Clark. Where's that bitch?! Superman: Who do... Lois: I said I'll ask the questions! Suddenly the woman with his wife's face throws Superman into the side of the reactor building's wall. Before the wall finishes falling on him he feels himself being picked up again, this time by the throat. Lois: Now, if you don't tell me where that slut Susan is I'm going to snap your neck like a twig! Finding it hard to breath, Superman grabs for the one arm that's holding him and tries to make his wife let go. But even using both of his, he can't remove the hand that's choking him. Now scared for his life and not fully believing that it's his wife who's trying to kill him, Superman unleashes a quick burst of his heat vision at full intensity into the woman's face. She laughs. Lois: Is that suppose to hurt? How about I show you how it's done? Lois uses her free hand and grabs one of Superman's arms. Then she raises it up above his head and with a smile she stares at it for a second. A moment later two white beams of heat shoot from her eyes. Superman cries out in pain as the skin on his hand is vaporized along with the wall directly behind it. Apparently enjoying herself, Lois tosses the injured Superman into the air. As soon as Superman realizes he is airborne, he is twenty thousand feet in the air and then there is a sharp pain in his back as Lois hammers him back to the ground. She's standing on the ground before he impacts with it and as he lies in yet another crater she stands flexing her arms. Lois: As you can see I'm more powerful than you. For that matter, I'm more powerful than anyone. No one can stop me. So tell me where that whore is or... Susan: Are you looking for me? No, don't answer that I already know the answer. Of course I know everything so... Lois: BITCH! The severely injured Superman watches in amazement as Lois flies toward Susan so fast that she leaves a blur of images in the air. His amazement doubles when Susan catches Lois effortlessly and holds her by the neck. That's when he notices the new Susan. She is about seven feet tall, with muscles so large and defined they border on impossible. She is completely naked and her huge breasts seem to command him to worship them. She looks down at him in his crater and he feels insignificant. Lois on the other hand is not as impressed and struggles to free herself. Lois: Let go of me you bitch! I'll kill you! KILL YOU!!! KIIIIIIILLLLLL!!!!! Susan tightens her grip slightly and Lois gasps for air. Superman finally manages to stand and clutching his charred hand he makes his way over to Susan. Superman: What... Susan: Allow me to explain. First I absorbed so much power from the reactor that I grew out of my clothes and since modesty is for lesser beings I feel no need to cover myself. Second I did not do anything to your wife, at least not directly. Lois here suffers from an inferiority complex. That is why she works so hard. That is why she picked you as a mate. She had to be better than everyone and marry the most perfect man on earth. It's also the reason she stole the cube. She felt inferior to me and thought you would much rather be with a woman more like yourself. Superman: Why... Susan: Please refrain from interrupting I already know what you are going to say. Her mental state is the result of the sudden change in her I.Q. Unlike my mind, hers wasn't given the chance to adjust over a period of time. Her hatred for me and subsequently you is the only thing that allows her any coherent thought. Superman watches as Lois continues to struggle and blasts Susan with her heat vision. Susan doesn't seem to notice and continues talking. Susan: As for your next question, I know this because my mind is so advanced that nothing is beyond my ability to deduce. For instance, the strange cube which began my metamorphosis was obviously the power converter from the craft which brought you to earth. It took in ambient cosmic energy and powered your journey across the galaxy. It malfunctioned near earth and ejected from your escape vessel and this caused you to crash land. Superman begins to open his mouth to ask a question but Susan continues talking. Susan: I know you have many more questions but frankly you are barely worthy of my attention. I have a world to improve and a danger to dispose of. Susan lifts Lois to her face and smiles. Susan: Of course, she's no danger to me. But I can't have an insane super woman messing up the perfect world I'm going to create. Superman watches in stunned horror as Lois struggles less and less, then realizing that Lois is dying he rushes Susan in unthinking anger. Susan merely blows gently at him and he slams into a nearby tree. Superman slowly stands and tries to think of a way to stop Susan. But before he can think of anything, Lois stops moving altogether. Again Superman rushes at Susan and this time Susan doesn't stop him. He uses his good hand and punches Susan harder than he has ever punched anything. He recoils in pain when his fist meets Susan's beautiful face and breaks most of the bones in his hand. Susan ignores the futile attempt to stop her and with a slight smile she effortlessly tosses Lois's unmoving body into space. Superman: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Susan watches as Superman falls to his knees and begins to weep. After a long moment he tries to wipe the tears from his eyes but finds it difficult to do with his injured hands. Giving up on the tears, he slowly stands and faces the much larger Susan. Superman: Why did you kill her!? What turned you into this evil that you've become?! Susan shakes her head in a disapproving manner. Susan: I'm not evil. I merely see things more clearly than you. I have the power to make Earth into a paradise. If a few must die in order for me to do that, then so be it. I know your mind is limited but I'm sure that if you try really hard you'll understand... Suddenly a ball of light comes streaking out of the sky and stops before Susan in a flash so bright that even she looks away. When she looks back her super mind almost has a melt down. Floating in the air before her is Lois Lane, very alive and very angry looking. She looks exactly as she did moments ago with the exception that she is now surrounded by a glow of golden light. Lois folds her arms across her huge breasts and smiles. Superman is once again stunned into silence. Susan: But I killed you... HOW!!?? Susan's super intellect begins analyzing the situation. She calculates everything from the force she applied to squeeze the life from Lois, to the trajectory at which she threw her dead body. In less than a second she arrives at the answer. Susan: NO! THE SUN! I threw you into the sun! How could I have made such an error? I'm perfect! Infallible! I... Susan is cut off when Lois floats to the ground, reaches out and grabs her by the neck. Susan quickly finds herself lifted off the ground. She tries in vain to remove the choking grasp of the glowing woman while her mind begins to formulate plans for escape. Superman finally recovers from the shock that his dead wife is still alive and begins to move towards her. Superman: LOIS! YOUR ALIVE! I'm so... Lois: No thanks to you! Lois swats at the empty air between Superman and herself and minutes later Superman regains consciousness in a barn three miles away. Meanwhile Lois examines Susan and practically snarls. Lois: You're bigger than me! I don't like that! Instantly the tattered remains of her borrowed costume fall from Lois's body as it experiences a growth spurt. Susan feels the hand around her neck get bigger and stronger as she watches Lois's muscles expand and fill with incalculable strength. She marvels at Lois's abdominal muscles as they achieve a size and definition she didn't think was possible. Even with her life in danger she stares in amazement as Lois's already large biceps swell to the size of her own and then keeps on growing. Susan feels herself being lifted higher into the air and realizes that Lois is getting taller. She manages to look down at Lois's legs and tries to gasp when she sees the size of Lois's leg muscles and then she watches as they continue to grow. Lois moans with pleasure and with her free hand she begins to rub her breasts as they too grow larger and larger. Soon Lois is nine feet tall and her body is beyond words and with a final moan of ecstasy the growth stops. If Susan was free and not in mortal danger she would fall to her knees before the beauty and power of the glowing woman and weep with joy at the sight of her. Lois: That's better. Now for your punishment! Lois lifts Susan as high as she can and pulls back her free arm. Then she smiles and lowers Susan to the ground and releases her. Susan stands motionless and shocked at her continued life. Lois: That would be too quick. You need to suffer more and I know just the thing. You want to make the world into a paradise. I think that can be arranged. But first a few changes... Then with a snap of Lois's glowing fingers, Susan is bathed in power. She doesn't grow but she feels herself becoming stronger, faster and more powerful than she ever dreamed possible. She laughs as she flexes her arms and realizes they now have the power to move planets. She marvels at the knowledge that she is becoming fast enough to be in multiple places at the same time. She nearly orgasms when her mind begins to flood with the thoughts of everyone on the planet. She instantly has knowledge of everything happening on Earth. Then she looks at Lois and wonders why she is smiling. As more and more power fills her, Susan decides she wants to knock that stupid smile off of Lois's glowing face. She tries to take a step forward and then realizes that she can't. Lois's smile increases and her eyes begin to glow. Lois: You fool! Did you really think I'd give you the power to oppose me!? The only thing you can use the power I've given you for is to carry out my will. And with another snap of Lois's fingers, Susan is everywhere. She's in a small town in Ohio picking up every bit of trash on the ground, at the same instant she is also saving a man in Australia from falling into a river, as well as stopping a bank robbery in Finland. Susan looks around and sees everything including herself looking around and seeing everything. She tries to stop moving but finds that she can't. As she helps a damaged plane land in Canada and simultaneously finds herself rescuing a kitten from being run over by a car China. The second most powerful woman in the universe screams in frustration. Lois: Ahhh, a most fitting punishment if I do say so myself. Now for the alien. Lois thinks for a moment and then laughs to herself. Lois: Yes, I like that. Suddenly there is a flash of light and Lois is gone. ONE MONTH LATER... Karen Smith opens her eyes and looks around her bedroom. She smiles when she sees that it is spotless. She slowly gets out of bed and as soon as she is a step away from it, the bed is instantly made up. She then holds out her hand and instantly a glass of orange juice appears in her grasp. She takes a drink then decides she doesn't like it and lets go of the glass. Before it even falls a fraction of an inch, it vanishes and Karen smiles at the knowledge that it is now in the cabinet empty and sparkling clean. She then walks toward the door and it opens automatically. Karen laughs and makes her way to the living room, but halfway there she decides she wants to get dressed for the day. She instantly finds herself wearing the outfit she wants to wear and continues on without missing a step. She finally reaches the couch and sits down, the T.V. comes on by itself and turns to the channel she wants. She looks at a clock and realizes that at this time one month ago she was at work in the local bottling factory. Of course that was before the Goddess appeared and made the Earth into a paradise. Now no one works unless they want too. Cows seemingly milk themselves and cars apparently put themselves together. She smiles again and wonders how the Goddess does it then she holds out her hand palm up and a plate of pancakes appears complete with the perfect amount of syrup and butter. As she begins to eat, her favorite show comes on the T.V. and the volume increases itself. Karen: Oh I love this show! No wonder it's on everyday. Who could ever get tired of Stuporman. I love it when he fails to rescue people. It cracks me up to... oh wait here it comes... Karen watches as the slightly overweight and clueless Stuporman spots a woman in distress. Stuporman: Here I come to... uh... save the... um... day! Stuporman is... is... on his way! Karen laughs so hard when Stuporman leaps into the air and falls on his face that she spits out pancake onto the floor. It instantly vanishes and the floor returns to it's spotless state. She smiles as Stuporman stumbles his way over to the helpless woman. Stuporman: There's no need... to... um... fear! Stuporman is... uh... here! At that exact moment a large safe falls on the woman instantly killing her. Karen snorts with laughter and waits for the punch line she just knows is coming. Stuporman: Hmmm... I guess she's... uh... safe at last. Karen begins laughing so hard that tears start to stream down her face, the tears of course instantly vanish. Unbeknownst to Karen there are only two other people crying at that exact moment. One of them just wiped the tears from her face and the other just failed to save a woman from a falling safe. The End